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pixé-de-coatí

Hamelia axillaris

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About

The Balsamillo (Hamelia axillaris) is a species in the genus Hamelia. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions. Like other members of its genus, this species plays a role in its native ecosystem.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (plantas)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class
Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order
Gentianales (Gentianales)
Family
Rubiaceae
Genus
Hamelia
Species
Hamelia axillaris (pixé-de-coatí)

Names in Other Languages

Portuguese pixé-de-coatí

Similar Species in Hamelia

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mato-de-oreção
Hamelia patens
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pixé-de-coatí?
The scientific name of pixé-de-coatí is Hamelia axillaris. It belongs to the genus Hamelia.
Where does pixé-de-coatí live?
pixé-de-coatí is found in Distributed across Brazil and Colombia.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia.
What family does pixé-de-coatí belong to?
pixé-de-coatí (Hamelia axillaris) belongs to the genus Hamelia, which is part of the taxonomic family Rubiaceae.
What kingdom does pixé-de-coatí belong to?
pixé-de-coatí (Hamelia axillaris) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (plantas).
What are the closest relatives of pixé-de-coatí?
The closest relatives of pixé-de-coatí in the genus Hamelia include mato-de-oreção.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hamelia — 2 Species

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mato-de-oreção
Hamelia patens
LC
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pixé-de-coatí
Hamelia axillaris
NE
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